Interview

By Onghwens Kisangala Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning has been in the news over fees hikes and student strikes, declining standards and dilapidated infrastructure. Inadequate staffing, poor remuneration, accommodation and congestion, high or low fees (depending on whom you talk to; student/parent or administrator) …

By Onghwens Kisangala The Independents Onghwens Kisangala talked to tAgriculture Minister Hillary Onek on the performance of the sector and how Uganda is dealing with food insecurity, high food prices and produce marketing. Agriculture is one of the most crucial sectors in the livelihoods of Ugandans but also is persistently …

By Patrick Kagenda For about a year, Ugandans have endured high fuel prices. Patrick Kagenda interviewed Minister Daudi Migereko about the soaring fuel prices. Uganda has been experiencing a fuel crisis since Nov 2007 and its now one year whats the cause of this crisis? The refinery in Mombasa is …

By The Independent Reporter Following The Independents story: AYA Hilton on sale, Museveni fights to save it (Issue 34 p18-19) President Yoweri Museveni came out to defend the construction project. In an interview with The Independent, AYA Executive Chairman Mohammed Hamid explains the controversy surrounding the project and Mr Museveni’s …

By Onghwens Kisangala The Indenpendents Onghwens Kisangala interviewed eminent Ugandan academic Prof. Dani Wadada Nabudere about a broad range of issues. This interview was done before the final results of the US election were known, and before Parliament absolved Security Minister Mbabazi in the Temangalo scandal. Below, excerpts: The country …

By The Independent Team The Independent interviews former Mbarara Municipality MP, Winnie Byanyima You are the director of UNDP in New York. Dont you think you left a gap in the opposition politics in Uganda? Not at all! I think that my exit from national politics here gives opportunity for …

By Onghwens Kisangala Two weeks ago, over 40 people died in separate road accidents across the country in just one week. The Independents Onghwens Kisangala spoke to State Minister for Works, John Byabagambi, and asked him for how long will the carnage continue. Excerpts: There are more deaths on our …

By Onghwens Kisangala Two Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) and Platform for Labour Action (PLA) have teamed up to sue the NSSF over the purchase of land in Temangalo. Onghwens Kisangala caught up with the National Coordinator of ACCU Mr. Jasper Tumuhimbise. Why are you going …

By Onghwens Kisangala Uganda is at the centre of a cultural twist; sodomy could be on the increase. With some people in society lukewarm to condemn it and others clandestinely engaged, a few men have come out openly to speak against it. Among them is Pastor Moses Solomon Male of …